Tonight’s not the night. The Minnesota Wild announced that Zeev Buium won’t play Tuesday as the team tries to sew up their playoff spot in Game 82. If the team isn’t willing to put their top prospect into the lineup for a must-win game against the 35-37-8 Anaheim Ducks, it’s far from guaranteed that he’d… Continue reading Playing Zeev Buium Would Help the Wild’s Short- and Long-Term Goals – Minnesota Wild
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Brock Boeser Is the Perfect Wild Offseason Target – Minnesota Wild
All eyes in Minnesota are on the playoffs and the arrival of highly-touted prospect Zeev Buium. While getting mixed up in the end-of-season excitement is easy, the off-season will be upon us in short order. The Minnesota Wild will finally have some cap room this offseason after the Zach Parise and Ryan Suter contracts expire.… Continue reading Brock Boeser Is the Perfect Wild Offseason Target – Minnesota Wild
Which Brock Faber Is Going To the Playoffs? – Minnesota Wild
When Brock Faber inked the contract extension that will make him the Minnesota Wild’s highest-paid defenseman next year, general manager Bill Guerin made his expectations clear regarding what he wanted for the $8.5 million AAV. Brock Faber. “You’re getting this because of who you are as a player and a person,” the GM told his… Continue reading Which Brock Faber Is Going To the Playoffs? – Minnesota Wild
Freddy Gaudreau Has Quietly Had the Bounce-Back Season the Wild Need – Minnesota Wild
I wrote off Freddy Gaudreau after his utterly miserable season last year. In the first year of a new five-year extension handed out by Bill Guerin, Gaudreau made what looked like one of the dumbest moves in the NHL. Gaudreau was separated from Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello, faced injuries, and looked dreadful, leading to… Continue reading Freddy Gaudreau Has Quietly Had the Bounce-Back Season the Wild Need – Minnesota Wild
Should One Game Change the Wild’s Playoff Expectations? – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild got more than a shot in the arm after Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek’s return on Wednesday night. The team and fans got a reprieve from three-plus months of depressingly boring hockey. From Kaprizov’s injury on December 23 until Tuesday, the Wild ranked 31st in total goals and tied for dead-last… Continue reading Should One Game Change the Wild’s Playoff Expectations? – Minnesota Wild
A Veteran Defensive Core Shouldn’t Stop the Wild From Playing Zeev Buium – Minnesota Wild
When was the last time Minnesota Wild fans were this excited for a prospect finishing up their collegiate career? The energy from Minnesota following Denver University’s loss to Western Michigan in the Frozen Four last night had nothing to do with a hatred toward the defending national champions. We’re just excited to add Zeev Buium… Continue reading A Veteran Defensive Core Shouldn’t Stop the Wild From Playing Zeev Buium – Minnesota Wild
The Wild Can Start Filling Out Their Christmas List In April – Minnesota Wild
Last Christmas was an incredible time to be a fan of the Minnesota Wild. The Wild got off to a strong start and climbed toward the top of the standings. While fans were opening their presents, Minnesota was preparing to visit the Dallas Stars and looking to make a push to catch the Winnipeg Jets… Continue reading The Wild Can Start Filling Out Their Christmas List In April – Minnesota Wild
What is the Vikings’ Biggest Current Need?
We are officially two weeks away from the 2025 NFL Draft in that state just to our east, and as things stand right now our Minnesota Vikings still only have four picks. While a lot of folks want the Vikings to trade back, they’re going to have to make a pick eventually. . .well, you… Continue reading What is the Vikings’ Biggest Current Need?
How Concerning Is It That the Wild Gave Up 7 Goals To San Jose? – Minnesota Wild
Wednesday, April 9, was unexpectedly eventful for the Minnesota Wild. Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek returned. A player scored four goals for only the third time in franchise history, and Marc-Andre Fleury may have made his final home start. An instant classic 8-7 barn-burner had Wild fans’ heads spinning. Minnesota earned two huge points… Continue reading How Concerning Is It That the Wild Gave Up 7 Goals To San Jose? – Minnesota Wild
Can the Wild Trust Boldy To Stay Hot In the Playoffs? – Minnesota Wild
Less than a week remains in the regular season, and the pressure has never been higher for the Minnesota Wild. They have lost 6 of the last 8 and still have not secured a playoff berth, so the race is on. However, despite the rough stretch of games, the Wild got a statement win against… Continue reading Can the Wild Trust Boldy To Stay Hot In the Playoffs? – Minnesota Wild